Orange tawny: second palest of the ports. Nose rather tawny. Very hot, with an initial taste of aniseed, early- and late-palate. Pastis 51, not Ricard. Heat, and rather dried out.

Later that evening: the heat has subsided. Delicate sweetness, the aniseed having gone.

The following day a far better wine. Flavours of orange and a hint of mint, but much fuller, richer and more unctuous. On day of decanting I thought this weak and faded; but on the second day a very fine port. The mouthfeel much larger and fuller, though the fruit still gone.